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Many practicioners of astrology have distinguished themselves across the centuries and are still celebrated today for their often groundbreaking wisdom. Get to know the astrologers who have stood out for their exceptional and innovative approach to astrology.

Edward Johndro

Edward Johndro (1882-1951)

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Bill Meridian
Celebrated Astrologers
28 February 2016
  • Early Modern

Edward Johndro was an original thinker who discovered new astrological concepts that tradition-bound astrologers were unwilling to accept. His strict scientific approach added much to the astrology toolbox: vertex, 24th harmonic, fixed stars, predictive techniques and more.

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Galileo Galilei

Galileo as Astrologer (1564-1642)

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Nick Kollerstrom
Celebrated Astrologers
28 February 2016
  • Classical

Galileo practised astrology in a matter-of-fact way. He was a heliocentric astronomer/astrologer – a radically new thing among 17th century Mathematici. He didn't re-evaluate astrology, as his contemporary Kepler did, but interpreted horoscopes to advise his patrons.

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Johannes Kepler

Johannes Kepler (1571-1630)

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Nick Kollerstrom
Celebrated Astrologers
28 February 2016
  • Classical

Throughout his troubled life, Kepler sought a Pythagorean unity between Astronomy and Astrology. He invented three new astrological aspects, along with his three laws of planetary motion. These were part of his quest for the Harmonices Mundi, his magnum opus.

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Sir Isaac Newton

Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727)

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Graham Bates
Celebrated Astrologers
12 February 2016
  • Classical

Sir Isaac Newton is best known as one of the greatest scientists there has ever been. However, other than rumour, there is no record of him having a specific interest in astrology. Nevertheless, Newton was an avid student of alchemy and theology.

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Hypatia

Hypatia of Alexandria (c.350–70 to 415)

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Nick Kollerstrom
Celebrated Astrologers
29 January 2016
  • Ancient

Hypatia lived in a turbulent time when the library of Alexandria was destroyed in 389. Although not a salaried director of a philosophy school, eminent people of the city came to listen to her. She wrote about mathematics, astronomy and philosophy, and more.

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Dane Rudhyar

Dane Rudhyar (1895-1985)

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Ian Davis
Celebrated Astrologers
25 January 2016
  • Early Modern

Dane Rudhyar is widely regarded by astrologers as one of the key figures in modern western astrology. Richard Tarnas stated that 'Jung and Rudhyar were the key figures in a more psychologically sophisticated astrology.' Why were his ideas so influential?

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